Thirty years later, many people and organizations still struggle with a negative view of work. The
belief persists that work is a place and time where people are constrained, less fulfilled and unable to be their
true selves.

But people’s expectations of work are changing. So much has been written about millennials and
their needs, but these shifts apply across the workforce. Transparency and access to information, technology shifts,
and trends toward temporary work are all having an impact.

For organizations, addressing these expectations is at the core of how they can attract, develop
and retain people.

In a world where connections, information and decisions can be made at anytime and anyplace, people
see the lines blurring between work life and home life. It’s all life. So, why should you need to be someone
different on the clock than off?

Organizations and HR leaders need to know what it takes to bring out the best in people given these
changes. How can they create that feeling more often? Because the feeling of being your best at work shouldn’t be a
rare occurrence.

Sure, a generation ago workers were more likely to accept the status quo even when they couldn’t
get what they wanted or needed from employers.

But that mindset isn’t the norm anymore. Change is happening faster today than any other time in
history. People see the
world shifting around them and question why can’t work Change too?

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People won’t stay with employers that don’t help them be at their best. So, if organizations won’t
adjust the way they operate, today’s workforce will find an employer who will.

Do you want to work for a company that isn’t willing to make improvements? Particularly when that
company only pushes you to do better once a year during your performance review?

I’m guessing your answer is no.

There’s a better way

Progressive organizations are adopting a more agile, continuous approach to performance management.
They understand that building their business around the needs of people and teams is the key to fostering greater
innovation and engagement, and getting an edge on the competition.

People want to contribute their skills and passions in a meaningful way. They want to work with
managers who show they truly care about their people. They want to learn new skills and grow beyond their current
role.

And they want to work in an environment that feels like a connected community, led by people they
trust.

These expectations are impacting how progressive organizations practice performance management.

So, organizations that want to keep good people need to take notice. Because we all know it can be
expensive
and challenging to find the right person after a high performer leaves.

Help people be their best

It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, every one of us wants to feel valued, accepted,
connected and fulfilled. Innovative organizations are tapping into this truth by paying close attention to what
employees need to be their best every day – at work and in life.

Organizations that thrive put people at the center by focusing on the whole person. They make it a
priority to get to know what their people want, to understand how they see their future and the strengths they have
to offer.

Here’s why:

Giving people freedom to bring their true selves to work fosters acceptance.

Providing opportunities to grow shows people they’re valued.

Fostering teams that trust each other and work well together creates connection.

Knowing how your work fits in the bigger picture, being recognized for your part is fulfilling.

Work is a big part of life. When you start your workday, the rest of your life is still on your
mind. And when you leave work at the end of the day, it doesn’t mean you stop thinking about the work you’re doing.

When work is good, the rest of life is better. And it feels great when you look forward to work.

Work is being redefined

Change is hard. We get it. We’ve been there, too.

But we know this approach works. How do we know? Because we live it every day.

We know first-hand that putting people first works because it’s how we operate. We’re not perfect,
but we’re committed to bringing out the best in people and teams.

It’s making a difference for us and we know it can make a difference for you, too.

Driving the Future of Performance Management

Learn how you can redefine work in your organization in 5 different ways.

Driving the Future of Performance Management

By Saba Software

Welcome to our blog where we share the latest and greatest on learning, performance management and employee engagement! The following articles are from our archive and feature content from past blog contributors, plus a few bonus pages.